. . . . . . . . . . "Aside from his work as a leader, Mike has performed in concert, toured, or recorded with such artists as Ray Charles, Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, Bobby Shew, Sonny Fortune, Richie Beirach, Pat LaBarbara, Manhattan Transfer, Dianne Schuur, Doc Severinsen, Emily Remler, Natalie Cole, Pepper Adams, Moacir Santos, Kenny Wheeler, and Norma Winstone." . . . . . .